THE ROYAL INVESTITURE

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THE CROWNING OF THE PRINCE OF MONTEROSA

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ISSUED BY THE

CROWN OF BALIAN

 

In the year of 152 B.A.

 

SIXTEEN YEARS AGO, THE KINGDOM OF BALIAN was subject to the coming of its Prince of Monterosa, LOTHAR CASIMIR JAMES. Thus, it is on this day, with eighteen saint’s years of passing, that the Princeling who was once a youth is now preparing to celebrate his coming into adulthood. Spending his years surrounded by family, friends and allies, the Prince’s youth was ushered with a familial warmth, preparing him for what the future might hold.

 

AS HE COMES OF AGE, the celebrations held are not simply to usher his life into adulthood but also in honour of the Kingdom many call home, the Kingdom of Balian. The events shall begin with a custom and tradition seen first during the time of the then Princess of Monsterosa, SYBILLE GWENYTH, where she was confirmed through the traditions of investiture of Monterosa as Princess of Monterosa and eventually as the first Queen of Balian.

 

FOLLOWING THE EVENTS OF THE investiture of Monterosa, the events shall unfold into a joust at the Balian fairgrounds. Promising to be exciting and exileric themselves, and in recognition of his favour for a fight, the Prince shall host his first tournament. Competitors will then enter a tournament, upon which the second and third place will be awarded with prizes of Mina, with first place awarded with Mina and a commissioned lance marking the victor as the day’s victor. 

 

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SATURDAY 15TH, 6PM EST

 

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I. THE INVESTITURE OF MONTEROSA

The Crown Prince’s instatement.

 

HOSTED BY THE CROWN OF Balian and Diocese of Lotharia, the investiture of Monterosa is a tradition that has appeared in more recent times as opposed to the early part of the founding of Balian. A coronation in itself, the investiture of Monterosa is an event which sees the designated Prince, in this case, LOTHAR CASIMIR JAMES, invested officially with the title of Prince of Monterosa through affirmation of the denizens of Balian, various attestors and both the Crown and Diocese alike.

 

Thus, the coming of age shall begin officially with the INVESTITURE OF MONTEROSA.

 

II. THE JOUST OF ATRUS

A celebration of strength.

 

FOLLOWING THE INVESTITURE OF MONTEROSA, the Prince of Monterosa shall be privy to the hosting of his first joust, there are no preemptive sign ups required, rather competitors will be lined up when called and they will announce themselves to the gathered onlookers, preceding this, a tournament will take place, where they will be afforded 3 rounds to tilt against one another before the match shall be decided by fisticuffs. 

 

III. THE DAY’S END FEAST

An evening of revelry.

 

TO CONCLUDE THE DAY’S EVENTS, The Crown of Balian shall host a feast within the Palatio Arancione to celebrate the conclusion of events of the day, all guests and peoples of Balian following the hosted joust are invited to take part in the feast that promises food, drinks and hearty conversations to be had. During this time, all are welcomed to approach and converse with those around. All attendants to the event shall be delivered with specially grown oranges, a speciality of this generation of Balianese.

 

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IV. INVITATIONS

 

THE KINGDOM OF BALIAN CORDIALLY INVITES,

 

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, JOREN I, King of Hanseti-Ruska, and his people. @erictafoya @sarahbarah

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, THERIN I, King of the Petra, and his people. @Tremerus

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, ERWIN I, Prince of Reinmar, and his people. @Timer 

HER EXCELLENCY, IRYNE IBARELLAN, Princess Royarch of Celia’nor, and her people. @XoxoMinnieXoxo

THEIR SERENE HIGHNESSES, XIOMARA I & JULIAN I, Sovereigns of Hyspia, and their people. @tadabug2000 @teeylin

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, EAROSLAV I, Sovereign of Ravenmire, and their people. @Zqppy

 

HIS GRACE, MARCEL VUILLER, Duke of Aquilae, and his noble pedigree. @SmartScout

THE MOST HONORABLE, AUGUSTA TEMESCH ET MARTIEL, Countess of San Adriano, and her noble pedigree. @Cheeseycereal

THE MOST HONORABLE, HEINRIK VAR RUTHERN, Count of Kositz, and his noble pedigree. @andydreww

THE RIGHT HONORABLE, COLETTE DE LYONS, Viscountess of Enderoca, and her noble pedigree. @MapleSunflower

THE HONORABLE, CALLIOPE NOVELLEN-TUVIA, Baroness of Tuvia, and her noble pedigree. @BlueBudgie

THE HONORABLE, PALOMA GALBRAITH, Baroness of Cascanova, and her noble pedigree. @Gutz
 

PERSONAL INVITATIONS,

 

THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES, ELIAS, CASSIEL & AMADEA, THE PRINCES & PRINCESS-ROYAL OF BALIAN. @Cheese@HogoBojo@Kaii

HER HIGHNESS, JOSEFINA DE PELEAR.@Rainalyn

HER GRACE, ESFIR ARTEMISIA D’ARKENT, Duchess of Sunholdt, and her noble pedigree. @Cheese

HIS EXCELLENCY, JARAD MUH’NEL, Lord Emissary of Celia’nor, and his noble pedigree. @JoshBright

HIS EXCELLENCY, TOMASZ KAROSWALD, Lord Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska. @garentoft

THE RIGHT HONORABLE, LORELEI ALSTION-ENSWERP, Countess of Enswerp, and her noble pedigree. @annanicole__

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, THORIN, Prince of Ravenmire, and his royal pedigree. @Javert

HER LADYSHIP, AROWYN-LAURELIE WHITEWOOD. @harvestskies

HER LADYSHIP, ISIDORA JAHANA BASRID. @Lirinya

HER LADYSHIP, PRIMROSE KORTREVICH. @LuxyLucy

HIS LORDSHIP, THEO DE LYONS. @Luka_Rei

HER LADYSHIP, JOHANNA VUILLER.  @TaraJess

HIS LORDSHIP, MALCOLM D'ARKENT.  @FireAGN

HER LADYSHIP, PATROCLEIA NOVELLEN-TUVIA. @Captain Jester

SEGNOR, AURELLIUS GREYE, and the House of Greye. @xDisarray

SEGNOR, THEODORE-A ASHFORD DE SAVOIE, and the House of Ashford de Savoie. @Mykei

SEGNOR, MIROSLAW JAZLOWIECK. @ratlordmagic

SEGNOR, MIGUEL DE ALENCAR. @navigat0rr

 

THE CITIZENRY OF BALIAN.

THE REGIMENT OF ST. LOTHAR.

THE DIOCESE OF LOTHARIA.

 

 

 

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, JOHN II, by the Grace of God,

King of Balian, Prince of Providence, Duke of Helena, Lorraine and Reutov, Count of Pompourelia, Viscount of Eflen, Anatis and Valio, Baron of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lord of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera.

 

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, KATHRYN OF RHEN,

Queen-Consort of Balian, Princess-Consort of Providence, Duchess-Consort of Helena, Lorraine, and Reutov, Countess-Consort of Pompourelia, Viscountess-Consort of Eflen, Anatis, and Valio, Baroness-Consort of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, and Ciavola, Lady of Portoregne, Atrus, and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera.

 

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, LOTHAR CASIMIR JAMES,

Prince of Monterosa, Duke of Atrus.

 

 

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Credit to @Cheesefor formatting :]

 

[Jihnyny 5233]

Louis smirked :^J, preparing to joust with his new arms. 

[Lirinya 4021]

Isidora was frightfully excited. She practically bubbled with energy as she scoured Aevos for the most perfect gift for one of her most cherished friends.

[Navigator 4260]

Owyn ponders why the Prince's personal coat of arms has golden suns, but dismisses it with a shrug. "I didn't know we were the same age. . ."  

 

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Miguel squeaked in happiness at his personal invitation!

[xDisarray 552]

Aurellius Greye would pin this personal invitation just above his desk in his study. "My has time passed... the Prince is growing to become a great man, just like his father, but a man of his own." He would then call his children over to let them know of the Prince personally inviting them all. 

[Monty Cobra 921]

The invite arrived to Greye Manor and Aurus peered over his father's shoulder to read it. The boy remarked gravely, "He will be the most honorable Prince Aevos has ever seen."

 

Sitting before the hearth in his own home, Mons chuckled and shook his head. "Ah, the Prince is a far cry from the five-year-old who ran off and scared half the Regiment to death... a fine man he has become."

[harvestskies 362]

Arowyn beams proudly as she finishes the missive! "Oh, how exciting! I cannot believe that his highness is already coming of age!" She'd remark, then running to her closet to find the right outfit for the investiture!

[Andustar 4143]

"My son, the day you were born truly was a gift to your Imma and me. This day will be your triumph, and I will watch with pride as you grow into a righteous and honourable man." John II spoke as he observed the preparations, ensuring all was in place for the Prince's investiture. He recalled the infant he had once held in his arms, nearly a grown man in his own right. "It is my earnest hope that you will surpass those who came before, and safeguard the dream that binds our people together."

[TaraJess 2848]

Johanna read over the missive with a grand smile upon her face. Was it not just yesterday that the young Princeling was attending his first events? Had he really grown before their very eyes. Such a missive aged her, but she was so very proud to have gotten to watch Balian's next King grow up.

[Javert 9615]

44 minutes ago, Stal27 said:

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, THORIN, Prince of Ravenmire, and his royal pedigree. @Javert

"John's boy has finally grown up! I just know he's proud of the lad." Thorin smiled warmly as he made a note to attend upon seeing himself invited. "I'll make sure my armor's extra polished for this one."

[Cheese 8881]

Esfir frowns when she sees she did not receive a formal invitation…. but then smiles when she realizes she received a personal invitation instead. C:

 

Amadea, however, paced her room, trying to think up the perfect gift for her brother…

 

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And Cheese1sgrater smirks when she sees that everyone likes her formatting :J

 

[annanicole__ 2802]

The Countess beamed with delight as she carefully arranged a collection of gifts for the Prince. “He has become a remarkably intelligent and compassionate young man. I have no doubt he will achieve great things.”

[rep2k 3192]

"Finally, a tradition worth commending!"

 

Father Witmar marvels at the tradition of the Investiture of Monterosa, but he is still deciding whether to come, as he has to sew his BRAND NEW biretta, sadly.

[Captain Jester 238]

A smile graces Patrocleia's features as she not only sees that her mother and the house has been invited... but Patrocleia managed to be personally invited by her dear cousin!

[Yeetboy0206 1574]

Estevot couldn't help but smile. It seemed like only yesterday his Prince was just a boy who he talked with about the military and the role of a King. Now, he was growing into a fine young man, and worthy successor to the Good King John. Estevot realized he'd have to get a gift soon, and begins making plans.